Rocq
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What both publish
| Fact | Rocq | TLA+ |
|---|---|---|
| License | The Rocq Prover is distributed under the GNU Lesser General Public Licence Version 2.1 (LGPL). | The TLA+ tools and Toolbox repository is licensed under the MIT License. |
| Proof checking | Rocq machine-checks proofs using a relatively small certification kernel. | TLAPS mechanically checks proofs written in TLA+. |
| Purpose | Rocq Prover is an interactive theorem prover and proof assistant for developing mathematical proofs, formal specifications, programs and proofs that programs meet specifications. | TLA+ is a high-level language for modeling software and hardware systems, especially concurrent and distributed systems. |
| Support | Users can report installation trouble or extension bugs in the dedicated Rocq Zulip stream. | The TLA+ Foundation directs technical questions and issues to the appropriate GitHub issue tracker. |
Rocq plans
- Rocq ProverFree
TLA+ plans
- TLA+Free
Pick Rocq if…
Rocq suits people developing or teaching formal proofs, mathematical specifications, or verified programs. It is aimed at users in mathematics, computer science, and related areas who are comfortable working with a proof assistant.
Pick TLA+ if…
TLA+ suits teams modeling concurrent or distributed systems and checking designs before implementation. It offers both model-checking and proof-checking workflows, with interfaces for the Toolbox, VS Code, and command line.